Alamanda Palm Cove by LancemorevsTropic Days Backpackers
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Tropic Days Backpackers scores marginally better than Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore. Tropic Days Backpackers has a TripExpert Score of 76 with positive reviews from 2 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
1 Veivers Road, PO Box 202, Palm Cove, Queensland 4870
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is a modern, sophisticated hotel, renovated in 2004, with swish, spacious rooms, all with balconies either overlooking the marina or the mountains." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its beachfront location makes it popular with wedding parties and its rooms (especially the split-level ones) are pure luxury." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of Palm Cove’s chicest boutique properties, the upscale Alamanda offers 55 apartment-like suites within a private tropical enclave right on the beachfront" Full review
Tropic Days Backpackers
26 - 28 Bunting St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $12/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Excellent hostel with a pool, nice gardens (with room to camp), colourful rooms, free wi-fi, fab Aussie BBQs and a highly sociable atmosphere. There are hourly courtesy buses into town."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This popular hostel has a tropical garden with hammocks, pool table, bunk-free dorms, fresh linen and towels, free wi-fi and a relaxed vibe." Full review